We’re talking about 3 spiritual issues that directly impact your mental health—We’ll explore why these are so important and how we can overcome them for better mental and spiritual well-being.
This is a necessary but tricky discussion, and I want to be clear: not all mental health is necessarily related to spiritual issues. Mental health can be affected by and rooted in many factors, including lifestyle, genetics, biology, your own personal chemistry, past history, among so many other variables.
However, for a Believer, it can be very helpful to reflect on these spiritual issues and rule them out, as they certainly can contribute to (& possibly escalate or intensify) some mental health symptoms.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:45] Disclaimer
[02:18] Unconfessed Sin
[03:56] Ungodly Beliefs
[10:14] Unforgiveness
[11:20] Signs of unforgiveness
[12:45] 5 Myths about forgiveness
[18:11] How to Forgive: 3 Step Process
[20:20] Forgiving Yourself
[20:48] When We Feel We Need to Forgive God
[22:21] Next Right Step
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Not all mental health is rooted in spiritual issues, however, unresolved spiritual issues can affect mental health, especially for a Believer.
- Problem: Unconfessed Sin; Solution: Identify it, Confess and Repent
- Problem: Ungodly Beliefs; Solution: Confess and Replace with Truth
- Problem: Unforgiveness; Solution: Choose to Forgive (Count the Debt, Release judgment, Address Needs)
- Forgiveness myths: "I must wait until they apologize," etc.
DISCLAIMER
I am a licensed professional counselor, however this podcast (and the info shared on my blogs and social media) is not therapy. It is for informational purposes only; this is not a professional therapy relationship; and it is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you wonder whether professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, check out this article that outlines when you might need to seek the help of a professional counselor and how to find a good one: https://shelleyspence.com/how-to-find-a-christian-counselor
LINKS
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Keys to Freedom book by Mercy Multiplied Ministry
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NEXT EPISODE:
We'll be discussing the ins and outs of what christian young women need to know about entangled and toxic relationships.
I’m cheering you on as you break free from what’s holding you back and keeping you stuck.
